Week 53 vs Link by Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Week 53
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Week 53 is a fiscal calendar utility that allows you to quickly access your fiscal calendar in digital form. It supports various types of fiscal calendars (4-4-5, 4-5-4, and 5-4-4) and dynamically generates the calendar based on the start date of your fiscal year. It also offers support for marking holidays with visual cues for year-over-year shifts in holiday timing.
Link by Link
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Completely free. No subscriptions. No paywalls. Link by Link is a simple, motivating way to stay consistent with the habits that matter most. Instead of tracking everything in one long list, you can create multiple chains for different goals, routines, and streaks, then grow each one link by link, day by day. Whether you want to stretch daily, avoid sweets, practice piano, read more, or build any other routine, the app gives each habit its own visual chain, its own settings, and its own progress. You can customize your chains, define goals, and keep your momentum going with a design that makes progress feel tangible. The experience is focused, tactile, and rewarding: every new link is a visible reminder that consistency compounds. No clutter, no pressure, and no unnecessary complexity. Just a clear, beautiful way to track your streaks, stay accountable, and keep showing up for the habits you want to build. New: You can now also set reminders, so you'll never forget to keep your streak alive ever again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link by Link at none against Week 53's 1. Link by Link also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Week 53's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Week 53 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Link by Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
Week 53 ships an update every 2 months, Link by Link every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Week 53 | Link by Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 โ better | 26.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jackson Holbrook | Max Eckstein |
In-app purchases
Week 53
- Week 53 Lifetime Access$3.99
Link by Link
No in-app purchases









